Esophageal dysphagia.
Esophageal dysphagia can arise from a variety of causes such as motility disorders, mechanical and inflammatory diseases. Adequate management includes a detailed history, evaluation with upper endoscopy, barium radiography and manometry. Treatment is usually tailored to the underlying disease process and in some cases, as in inoperable cancer, palliative management may be necessary.
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Adeyemi
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Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Froedtert East, FEC-4510, 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA.
Shaker
Reza
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D054328:Proton Pump Inhibitors